Who’s Betting Big on Sustainable Agriculture? Here Are Some of the Key Funders

Who’s Betting Big on Sustainable Agriculture? Here Are Some of the Key Funders

This growing field of philanthropy is attracting funders interested in everything from climate change to children’s health. Here’s a list of some of the most influential players.

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What Rockefeller’s New Program Says About the True Costs of Global Food Systems

What Rockefeller’s New Program Says About the True Costs of Global Food Systems

Rockefeller's largest-ever food investment moves beyond a focus on production and nutrition to consider the full impact of systems. It’s the latest sign of larger shifts in philanthropy toward equity, sustainability and climate action.

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As the COVID Fight Continues, Who’s Funding Surveillance for the Next Biological Threat?

As the COVID Fight Continues, Who’s Funding Surveillance for the Next Biological Threat?

COVID-19 was a wake-up call to the world that we are insufficiently prepared to identify and stop emerging diseases. It’s a niche cause in philanthropy, but here are a few funders backing early warning systems.

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With All Eyes on COVID Vaccination Rates, Funders Nationwide Battle Hesitancy and Inequity

With All Eyes on COVID Vaccination Rates, Funders Nationwide Battle Hesitancy and Inequity

The Delta variant surge has underscored the urgent need for higher vaccination rates in the U.S. Across the country, foundations are working with governments and community groups to overcome vaccine hesitancy and inequities.

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Focused on Genomic Data, Rockefeller Reenergizes Its Work on Pandemic Monitoring and Prevention

Focused on Genomic Data, Rockefeller Reenergizes Its Work on Pandemic Monitoring and Prevention

With the coronavirus pandemic still a global emergency, the Rockefeller Foundation committed $20 million to help knit together an international network that will share genomic and other data to prevent future pandemics.

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A Closer Look at the Foundation Behind a $1.3 Billion Donation to Africa’s Pandemic Response

A Closer Look at the Foundation Behind a $1.3 Billion Donation to Africa’s Pandemic Response

The Mastercard Foundation recently announced one of the largest private pandemic response donations, a $1.3 billion partnership with Africa CDC. We unpack the program, and how this huge global funder works.

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On World Health Day, Who’s Funding Work Toward a Healthier World for All?

On World Health Day, Who’s Funding Work Toward a Healthier World for All?

As the World Health Organization shines a light on the basic human right of quality healthcare, we take stock of some of the key philanthropies funding to build a fairer, more equitable post-COVID world.

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How the Rockefeller Foundation, Founded with Oil Riches, Chose to Divest from Fossil Fuels

How the Rockefeller Foundation, Founded with Oil Riches, Chose to Divest from Fossil Fuels

What did it take for a philanthropy founded by the most well-known oil tycoon in history to divest from fossil fuels and bar new investments? We look at the process behind a decision that was years in the making.

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A Quiet Funder Shares How It's Fighting COVID-19 in Africa, and Urges Others to Step Up

A Quiet Funder Shares How It's Fighting COVID-19 in Africa, and Urges Others to Step Up

A quiet giant, the ELMA Group of Foundations shares means and methods to help Africa survive the pandemic, urging others to step up during the “greatest crisis of our time.”

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